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God’s Glory

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Psalm 8:1-9 – Click to read the text.

What is going on in the verses?

  • David’s song was written about God’s glory.
    • When we’re observing the glory of God in the kingdom of nature and God’s guidance, provision, and care for us; we need to be led by that, and through that, to think long and hard very deeply of His glory in the kingdom of grace.

What is God’s word saying?

  • David here magnifies the honor of God by telling in detail the honors He put on man, especially Jesus Christ. The polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to others of the divine grace calls for our praises as much as the lifting up of the divine glory. How God has willingly lowered Himself (Jesus) to our level in favor of man the psalmist observes with wonder and thankfulness and recommends it to us in our meditation.
  • Man has been placed just below the angels which makes them of high rank to God. However, because man’s soul is immortal it is considered the same as an angel peer.
  • There is so much meat to this Psalm that it’s too much for one devotional blog post. So, for the sake of the devotional post, I will stop and leave this here for now.

How can I apply this to my own life?

  • I need to praise and worship and lift God up; on a daily basis. I need to show fear (reverence) to God. I need to share His word and His gospel; to plant spiritual seeds.

Do I need to make any changes? What action, if any, do I need to take?

  • I simply need to be more active in sharing God with lost souls. All of His saints need to be active in sharing proper doctrine and theology to be HIS example.

Prayer: Dear Father God, praise, honor, and glory all go to You! I seek to be better at lifting You up and sharing You with others and being Your example to lost souls so that they ask how they can live like that and come to a believing faith in You. Believing in faith that Jesus is their Savior. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Jesus Appears to His Disciples

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Luke 24:36‭-‬49 Click to read the text.

Five times Christ was seen the same day that he rose: by Mary Magdalene alone in the garden (John 20:14), by the women as they were going to tell the disciples (Matt. 28:9), by Peter alone, by the two disciples going to Emmaus, and now at night by the eleven.
It was a great surprise to the Apostles when Jesus just appeared out of the blue, because the doors were locked while notes were compared by the Apostles concerning Jesus’ resurrection. 
Upon Jesus’ appearance, He put all their questions and concerns to rest.
When Jesus spoke and said, “Peace be with you.” He was comforting them. To put any doubts to rest. It was a visit of love and friendship. It was also a way for Jesus to show them that He forgave them for how they treated Him and that they were reconciled to Him.
The Apostles were first frightened thinking they saw a spirit, because Jesus just appeared. He didn’t walk through the door. Jesus gave the Apostles great satisfaction to realize and know that He was for real, in a human body; not a spirit.

The proof he gave them of his resurrection, both for the silencing of their fears by convincing them that he was not a spirit, and for the strengthening of their faith in that doctrine which they were to preach to the world by giving them full satisfaction concerning his resurrection. Two proofs he gives them:

  1. He shows them his body, particularly his hands and his feet.
  2. He eats with them, to show that he had a real and true body and that he was willing to converse freely and very informally with his disciples, as one friend with another. Peter lays a great stress upon this (Acts 10:41):
    1. We did eat and drink with Him after He rose from the dead. 
  3. The insight He gave them into the word of God, which they had heard and read, by which faith in the resurrection of Christ is molded into them and all the disputes are cleared away.

They were still unbelieving, so Jesus further showed them proof by asking for food to eat. So, He ate some fish they served him.

“What is God’s word saying today?”

  • I can trust Him. So can everyone else.
  • The proof is right in front of me and you.
    It’s God’s very own word and the miracles performed.
  •  Don’t believe the lies of Satan.

How can I apply this to my life?

  • I think of instances when I’m frightened and unbelieving. 
  • I will trust Jesus and not be frightened and unbelieving.
  • Be bold in sharing His Good News of the Gospel.

Do I need to make changes? If so, what?

  • There is always room for improvement. Nobody is perfect.
  • Human nature has a bent toward negative choices and sinful ways.
    Is there any action that I need to take?
    • In knowing this, I’ll make better and more positive choices and fight against my sinful nature.
  • That being said, it’s important to stay in the word of God and listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Prayer: Dear Father God, I thank You for this lesson today. I pray for the readers to also be thankful and for their hearts to soften if they’re hardened and Father God, use me how You will for Your purpose and plan. Comfort my soul when I’m unbelieving and show me Your way. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Yahweh Is Governor

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Man has always attempted to govern himself but has never succeeded.

Even I have felt that I could be my own boss/ruler. When I was younger I hated being told what to do. There were times as a teen I rebelled against it. I paid the price dearly for it, however.

Unmistakenly, man must accept supernatural control if he is going to survive. Only one nation in history has ever endeavored to function with such a system. Israel started as a theocracy with Yahweh as governor.

Joshua, Judges, and Ruth tell of the time of theocracy. In them, we see that when men chose to let Yahweh rule, they knew peace and joy. However, when they began to highjack His throne, they became hostages of a foreign power.

Yahweh communicated His rules for government through priests, prophets, and judges. Obedience to these commands manifested in prosperity, while disobedience led to ruin and violence. Eventually, this theocracy yielded to a monarchy because the people demanded a king like other nations.


But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. 1 John 2:5‭-‬6

One day, we will again have a theocracy. Christ will return to rule as Lord of all creation. In the meantime, we must remember Yahweh’s words to Joshua. If we follow His Word and do His Will, then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success (Joshua 1:8).

May Yahweh be the ultimate ruler of our lives.

Who rules your life, and why. Who’s your master, and why?

Me: I finally realized my Master isn’t me. It’s Yahweh. There were hard lessons learned from the experiences. Occasionally, I get a swift kick to my backside as a reminder. “Oh, right, Yahweh, You’re my Master! Thanks for the reminder!”

Your turn. Go!

Sin Destroyed

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He looked at me and said,”Let’s have some fun.” I was a little skeptical and reluctant knowing his idea of fun. But, I said, “OK!” We hopped into his very fast car. He mapped out where we were going. We jumped on the freeway and headed northeast. He punched it! My head banged against the seat headrest and I felt glued there for what seemed like an Eternity. He slowed to take the exit to the curvy, twisting, and winding road.

At some point, I stated that he was breaking the law. He said, “So!” And went a little faster.

The only way I could get him to slow down was to let him know it was making me car sick. It was! My head was spinning and my stomach felt like it was in my throat.

The first five books of the Bible form the foundation of our faith. They show how Yahweh first began dealing with fallen man, and they trace right to Calvary.

Paul purposely points out that the old Law was a failure. This wasn’t because of any fault on Yahweh’s part, but because man is determined on breaking it.

Our only hope to be reconciled with Yahweh is through the supreme sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.

By reading these books of the Law, we obviously see how impossible it is for man to live righteously.

We can take delight because what was once a fleeting dream is now a living reality through Christ, our Lord.

What is your situation with regard to the bents in your life? We all have them. Even me. My bent is that I talk too much, so I’ve been told! In talking I have an attitude. Thank Jesus for His gift of Salvation to us!

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The Word – The Bible

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The complete Bible was first published in 1557. What a blessing this arduous work has been for all who love to read and memorize the scriptures of the Bible.

The psalmist records a privilege of the Bible we often dismiss. A great number of us think only in terms of immediate value when reading Yahweh’s Word. Yet, the psalmist says His Word can be hidden in our hearts to help us through times of incitement and suffering. During these times, Yahweh’s Holy Spirit produces Scripture verses in our memory just as He did for Jesus in His hour of enormous incitement. And in the modern day, it is simpler for us to find and remember the references because faithful men who loved Yahweh and His Word took the time to divide it into chapters and verses, as well as the technology available to us along with a concordance.

What an awesomely wonderful thing for us, today.

List here, some of your favorite memorized scripture verses.

Me: I have some also.

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

Psalm 23

1 The Lord is my shepherd;
    I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
   He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
   He leads me in the paths of righteousness
   For His name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil;
   For You are with me;
   Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of
my enemies;
   You anoint my head with oil;
   My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
   All the days of my life;
   And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
   Forever.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Just to list a few. There’s the entire Bible, after all! Haha!

Boom! Your turn! Go!